G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti

2013

Why buy it

✅51.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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93% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.3 vs 39.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 86.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.7 vs 21.3 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 760 Ti: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 760 Ti is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 760 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti

2013

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

2018

Why buy it

✅51.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 86.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.7 vs 21.3 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 760 Ti: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 760 Ti is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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93% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.3 vs 39.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 760 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 760 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1050 3GB?

Yes. GeForce GTX 760 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 51.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.7% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2013 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2013, more VRAM at 3 GB instead of 2 GB, and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 760 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 760 Ti is about 93.0% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $129 MSRP, and you are getting 51.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1050 3GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1050 3GB make more sense than GeForce GTX 760 Ti?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $129 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 760 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 760 Ti currently gives you 3.7% higher G3D Mark and 51.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 1050 3GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
1080p
low	89 FPS	43 FPS
medium	74 FPS	28 FPS
high	59 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	30 FPS
medium	59 FPS	19 FPS
high	43 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	15 FPS
medium	26 FPS	10 FPS
high	19 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
1080p
low	159 FPS	78 FPS
medium	129 FPS	48 FPS
high	102 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	33 FPS
medium	77 FPS	23 FPS
high	60 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	10 FPS
medium	35 FPS	7 FPS
high	32 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
1080p
low	239 FPS	230 FPS
medium	191 FPS	184 FPS
high	159 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	179 FPS	173 FPS
medium	143 FPS	138 FPS
high	119 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	115 FPS
medium	96 FPS	92 FPS
high	80 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
1080p
low	138 FPS	230 FPS
medium	111 FPS	175 FPS
high	92 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	173 FPS
medium	82 FPS	136 FPS
high	69 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	95 FPS
medium	46 FPS	71 FPS
high	36 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	47 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

GeForce GTX 760 Ti

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,307 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti scores 5,307 and the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB reaches 5,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 1518 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
G3D Mark Score	5,307+4%	5,116
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2880+275%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.345 TFLOPS+129%	2.332 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	928 MHz	1518 MHz+64%
ROPs	48+100%	24
TMUs	240+400%	48
L1 Cache	240 KB	288 KB+20%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — a 128.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 760 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+129%	84 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
DirectX	11_0	12 (12_1)+9%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC 3.0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Encoder	NVENC 3rd Gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC 3.0
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	500W	300W-40%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	None
Length	241mm	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	65
Perf/Watt	21.2	68.2+222%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 48.2% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.3 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 39.7 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 86.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).